Hard Contact

ByKaren Traviss

Release Date: 2004-10-26
Genre: Science Fiction

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 345 Ratings

Description

As the Clone Wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads that take on the toughest assignments in the galaxy–stone-cold soldiers who go where no one else would, to do what no one else could. . . .

On a mission to sabotage a chemical weapon research facility on a Separatist-held planet, four clone troopers operate under the very noses of their enemies. The commandos are outnumbered and outgunned, deep behind enemy lines with no backup–and working with strangers instead of trusted teammates. Matters don’t improve when Darman, the squad’s demolitions expert, gets separated from the others during planetfall. Even Darman’s apparent good luck in meeting an inexperienced Padawan vanishes once Etain admits to her woeful inexperience.

For the separated clone commandos and stranded Jedi, a long, dangerous journey lies ahead, through hostile territory brimming with Trandoshan slavers, Separatists, and suspicious natives. A single misstep could mean discovery . . . and death. It’s a virtual suicide mission for anyone–anyone except Republic Commandos.

Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Reviews

Awesome beginning of the clone wars story
5
By cayden3333
I have to say this book is very good and I also have it in paperback as well so that proves that it is worth reading. Has a lot of depth to how the clones feel about themselves and to other people they are trying to protect or destroy. This story is more military boots on ground spec ops than air combat or heavy all out war combat. So if you are looking forward to seeing a military like sci-fi spec ops story then this is the perfect book for you!
AMAZING
5
By Sir watermelon pie
I also played the game republic commando
Great read!
5
By Medic-04
Can we please get this series in Audio form? Great Star Wars story line and a different perspective on the Star War universe. Awesome read.
Great if you love the clones
5
By M4R514N 117
I initially came to this book thinking that it would be a graphic novel. I was instead met with novel. I don’t like reading, but I love the clones in The Clone Wars show so I decided to give it a chance. I fell in love with it halfway through the prologue. I love it and read it one day. I can’t wait to read more from this series.
Sorry if this isn’t really helpful as a review, I jut really like it.
Solid read
5
By viseboy
If you have played the game then this is a great way to get an understanding of the troopers beyond just being another face in the grand army of the republic though not through the eyes of those same characters. Instead, we get a fresh set of soldiers in Omega Squad and their growing closer together with their inexperienced Jedi commander makes this a solid read.
One of my favorites
5
By OkBeautifuk
One of the best Star Wars books ever written. And I’ve read almost all of the Star Wars books. This book is necessary reading for anyone who likes the Clone Wars or anyone who is interested in seeing the dynamics of the Jedi and Clones during the Clone Wars.
Hard to put down!!
1
By Kiltedthistle
Awesome storyline and great characters! I loved this book! Character development was done really nicely. There were plenty of great surprises to keep you on the edge of your easy chair! The author gave a lot of attention to details. This book is not just a shoot-em-up war drama. You get invested in the story! I plan to read all the books in this series.
Republic Commando
5
By palmreaderA17
This is one of the best Star Wars series out there. I don’t care if you don’t read “Legends”. Don’t pass this up.
Hard Contact
5
By RedRiots66
Traviss does Star Wars better than anyone, as good as the early Zahn stuff
Worth the Read
4
By mbfree226
Sadly it doesn’t follow Delta Squad, however it does give us insight to new and interesting characters!